18 Jan 2023
RAI CHHABIKALA v. SECRETARY FOR JUSTICE for an on behalf of DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION AND ANOTHER
- Citation
- [2023] HKCFI 175
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL1370/2022
Leave to apply for judicial review was refused because the Tribunal's Decision contained adequate reasons and legitimate factual findings that the applicant failed to prove entitlement to HK permanent residency under Schedule 1 (insufficient evidence of rightful holder of HK birth certificate, of father's HKPR status, and lack of requisite ordinary residence); there was no demonstrated procedural unfairness or irrationality, and the applicant's delay (two months beyond the 3‑month limit) was not satisfactorily explained or excused by legal aid application, so the out‑of‑time leave was refused…